Mom’s Weekend Prep

Max Bahle, left, secures a piece of art with the help of Joseph Lee, both seniors in ACES, in preparation for the 55th annual Horticulture Club Mom's Day Flower Show on Thursday, April 15, 2010. The show opened on April 17 and will showcase over 1,900 plants for sale, most of which were grown by members of the club.

As a teaser for the Friday paper of Mom’s weekend I went to shoot the setup of the Horticulture Club’s annual flower show. I have never been to the show and had no idea how much preparation is needed for the show. The theme this year (maybe every year) was something to do with international locations and they had several gardens showcasing plants from around the world. There were only a few people at the setup but there was plenty to be shot.

Max Bahle, left, secures a piece of art with the help of Joseph Lee, both seniors in ACES, in preparation for the 55th annual Horticulture Club Mom’s Day Flower Show on Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Max Bahle, senior in ACES and president of Horticulture Club, secures a piece of art in preparation for the 55th annual Horticulture Club Mom’s Day Flower Show on Thursday, April 15, 2010.

David Hornbaker, right, and Mike Howlett, both seniors in ACES, work to create a water feature in the Stock Pavilion in preparation for the 55th annual Horticulture Club Mom’s Day Flower Show on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Hornbaker installs the features during his summer breaks and is contributing over 12 hours per day to have the show ready for Saturday.

Sophie Romey, freshman in business, waters plants in the Stock Pavilion in preparation for the 55th annual Horticulture Club Mom’s Day Flower Show on Thursday, April 15, 2010.

-XO Mike